Selected socio-economic factors of health literacy of the poor

Human Affairs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-470
Author(s):  
Zuzana Řimnáčová ◽  
Alena Kajanová ◽  
Bohdana Břízová
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
The South ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Health Literacy Questionnaire ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Abstract Our article is focused on selected socio-economic aspects of health literacy of poor persons in the South Bohemian Region. In addition to determining the level of health literacy, we test its relationship to income and education level and examine how difficult it is for the target group to pay for medicines and visit a physician if needed. We also focus on the causes of such difficulties. The research was conducted in 2016 on a sample of 254 persons entitled to state material poverty benefits in the South Bohemian Region. A structured interview was used, including the administration of the short form of the standardized Health Literacy questionnaire, with several additional questions on the respondents’ socio-economic situation. The data were statistically processed using SPSS. The results showed the respondents had an insufficient level of health literacy, and that a high proportion had difficulty paying for medicines and visiting their physician when required. Health literacy is not related to income but to education level.

scholarly journals Menentukan Nilai Penggantian Wajar Lahan Terdampak Pekerjaan Reaktifasi Jalur Kereta Api Trase Muaro Logas, Kabupaten Sijunjung, Provinsi Sumatera Barat

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-55
Author(s):  
Hasta Herlan Asymar
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Railway Line ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Reform Plan ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Abstract  – The calculation of the value of the Reasonable Land Turnover Terdamapak Job Reaktifasi railway line for arbitration was Muaro Logas was part of the study of the action of liberation/land and buildings for the reform plan of the reaktifasi railway line between Muaro-Logas is part of the planning of the reactivation railway line. This study analyzes regulations and policies, perceived an inventory and survey/census by identifying the affected community land procurement, with regard to the characteristics and the types of harm experienced, agreement agreement between the local government, the province and the Center in funding the acquisition of land; analyze optimum land procurement and analyse livelihood for the population affected by socio-economic factors, analyzing the parameters with the social, cultural, and economic related to population, the impact of the procurement of land and influence implementation of the work against the poor, residents of the tribal minorities, alienated, and other vulnerable groups, including women, as well as the institutional framework in planning the liberation of land and the settlements back including duties and responsibilities each institution. In the calculation of the Reasonable Replacement Value using Standar Penilaian Indonesia306 (SPI 306) about the assessment of the provision of Land for development for the benefit of the public

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Factors on Indonesia Education Disparity

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuni Azzizah
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Inequality In Education ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Socio Economic Factors ◽  
Regional Governments

<p class="apa">Since 1998, regional governments in Indonesia have had greater autonomy due to the commencement of a reformation movement across Indonesia. Large portions of education management were delegated to the regional governments. Because of this, the education level varies strongly across Indonesia’ provinces. Referring to the data provided by the Indonesian Bureau of Statistics, it is found that Eastern Indonesia generally has a higher rate of uneducated than Western Indonesia. We review the current condition of Indonesian education in terms of regional disparity among eastern and western provinces and study the correlation between inequality in education and other related aspects, such as social and economic conditions. We find that inequality issues on socio-economic conditions are reflected in the education disparity between Eastern and Western Indonesia. By employing panel data with provinces as units of observations, we find that the difference in regional development among Indonesian provinces influences education issues. By evaluating the standard deviation of the statistic we were able to identify socio-economic factors that influence the regional education disparity.</p>

scholarly journals Socio-economic Factors as Predictors of Undergraduate Students’ Attitude towards Entrepreneurship in Botswana

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Som Pal Baliyan ◽  
Pritika Singh Baliyan
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Degree Program ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Program Of Study ◽  
Career Ambition ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Attitudes and values related to entrepreneurship imbibed by graduates may serve as impediments to future economic growth and development of entrepreneurship. Factors behind the nonchalant attitude towards entrepreneurship by the potential entrepreneur youth need to be identified and their influence remedied. This descriptive and co-relational study analyzed the socio-economic factors determining attitude towards entrepreneurship among graduates in Botswana. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used for data collection through a survey of 149 (n=149) randomly sampled graduates in Botswana. Data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistical tools of mean, frequency, independent t-test, one way analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis. Descriptive statistics indicated that the students would like to pursue their future career as entrepreneurs but opposite to the student career ambition, the parents want their children to become future professionals. Findings revealed that eight socio-economic factors namely; gender, program of study, year of study, mothers’ education level, mothers’ profession, family income level and students career ambition after completion of degree program and parents career ambition after completion of degree program have significant influence on the students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship. Multiple regression analysis indicated that the socio-economic factors are significant predictors of students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship. Furthermore, mothers’ education level was the top significant socio-economic factor predicting the students’ attitude followed by students’ career ambition after completion of the program, the year of study and the program of study. Further research can be conducted to investigate the reasons for gender difference in students’ attitude towards entrepreneurship and, reasons for contradicting career ambitions of the students and their parents.

Socio-economic factors and management practices followed in eastern Uttar Pradesh for rearing of Jaunpuri goat

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dharmendra Kumar ◽  
V. Singh ◽  
Alok Yadav ◽  
Amit Jha ◽  
Jitendra Singh
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Dual Purpose ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Eastern Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The present investigation was undertaken to study the management practices and socio-economic factors affecting the farming of Jaunpuri goat in two districts of its native tracts in eastern Uttar Pradesh. viz., Allahabad and Jaunpur. Ten villages from Jaunpur and fifteen villages from Allahabad district were randomly selected for the present investigation. The findings revealed that most of the goat farmers in Jaunpur and Allahabad district were of marginal type in their land holding capacity with 47.61 and 68.18% respectively and they earned more than Rs.5000 per annum from goatery. Besides the goatery, the other professions of goat rearers are 60% farming, 33.33% labor, 6.67% small business in Jaunpur and 58.82% labour, 41.18% farming in Allahabad district. The literacy of the head of the Jaunpuri goat rearing family was 66.67 and 68.18 % respectively in the Jaunpur and Allahabad district and most of farmers have 6-8 members per family. The farmers of both districts used to house their goats mostly during night time. The result indicated that 70.48 and 80.91% farmers from Jaunpur and Allahabad districts keep their animal in the house during night. However, 29.52 and 19.09% of the farmers used to keep their animals in the goat shed both day and night. The overall percentages of close and open type house were 27.91 and 72.09%, respectively in Jaunpur and Allahabad district. Most goat sheds were Kuccha type, because of the poor economic status of goat farmer in these districts. The Jaunpuri goat is dual type of goat which produces milk and meat both. Thus the present findings indicated that in both the districts the farmers reared this breed for dual purpose.

scholarly journals The Virtual Manufacturing Concept: Scope, Socio-Economic Aspects and Future Trends

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. De´pince´ ◽  
D. Chablat ◽  
E. Noe¨l ◽  
P. O. Woelk
Keyword(s):  
Research Area ◽  
Virtual Manufacturing ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Cad Cam ◽  
Time Required ◽  
Modelling Simulation ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The research area “Virtual Manufacturing (VM)” is the use of information technology and computer simulation to model real world manufacturing processes for the purpose of analysing and understanding them. As automation technologies such as CAD/CAM have substantially shortened the time required to design products, Virtual Manufacturing will have a similar effect on the manufacturing phase thanks to the modelling, simulation and optimisation of the product and the processes involved in its fabrication. After a description of Virtual Manufacturing (definitions and scope), we present some socio-economic factors of VM and finaly some “hot topics” for the future are proposed.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengaruh Faktor Sosial Ekonomi terhadap Tingginya Mortalitas Penduduk

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-468
Author(s):  
Riyani Suryaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Linear Regression Method ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
The Government ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Penelitian ini menggunakan metode campuran (mix method), dimana metode kuantitatif digunakan untuk mengetahui pengaruh faktor sosial ekonomi seperti usia, tingkat pendidikan, pendapatan keluarga serta jenis tempat tinggal. Data dihimpun dari 75 responden dan dianalisis menggunakan metode regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan alat bantu program SPSS 16. Sedangkan kajian analisis kualitatiif digunakan untuk mengetahui upaya pemerintah dalam penurunan tingkat mortalitas penduduk (kematian ibu) serta implementasi program tersebut di lapangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel usia, tingkat pendidikan, pendapatan keluarga serta jenis tempat tinggal berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap kematian ibu di Kabupaten Brebes. Berdasarkan analisis kualitatif diperoleh hasil bahwa Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Brebes telah membuat kebijakan program guna penurunan tingkat mortalitas penduduk. Adapun implementasi dari program tersebut sudah berjalan, hanya saja ada beberapa kendala dari sisi masyarakat itu sendiri. This research uses mix method, where quantitative method is used to know the influence of socio-economic factors such as age, education level, family income and type of residence. The data were collected from 75 respondents and analyzed using linear regression method using SPSS 16 program tool. While the qualitative analysis study was used to know the government effort in decreasing the mortality rate of the population (maternal mortality) and the implementation of the program in the field. The results showed that the variables of age, education level, family income and type of residence have significant effect influence to maternal mortality in Brebes Regency. Based on the qualitative analysis, it is found that the local government of Brebes Regency has made program policy to decrease the mortality rate of the population. The implementation of the program has been running, it's just that there are some obstacles from the side of society itself.

Socio-economic factors of patients of a military sanatorium in Krynica Zdrój and selected elements of their lifestyle

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Zwolińska-Mirek ◽  
Janusz Mirek ◽  
Elżbieta Cygnar ◽  
Jolanta Proszowska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Economic Situation ◽  
Medical Documentation ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Rehabilitation Treatment ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Introduction: One of the crucial factors influencing the lifestyle and health-related behaviors undertaken by people is their social and economic situation. Apart from material status, the level of education plays a significant role. Social and economic factors are major determinants influencing population health. The socio-economic situation may significantly affect the health-related behaviors undertaken in the group in question. The paper attempts to assess the impact of the socio-economic background of patients with mobility dysfunctions and comorbidities, undergoing the spa and rehabilitation treatment on their health-related behaviors. The study was supposed to answer the question whether undertaking health-related behaviors is dependent on the socio-economic factors of the patients in the study. The study constitutes only one of the elements of broader analysis of health-related behaviors covering patients undergoing sanatorium treatment. Material and methods: The group included in the study consisted of 450 patients (300 women and 150 men) undergoing spa and rehabilitation treatment at the 20 Military Spa and Rehabilitation Hospital in Krynica-Zdrój. Patients were referred to sanatorium treatment mainly due to mobility dysfunctions but also due to comorbidities. Diagnostic survey was used as a research method and the author’s own questionnaire specifically designed for its purpose was applied. The questions concerned physical activity, nutrition, use of psychoactive substances and preventive examinations. The analysis of the patients’ medical documentation provided the authors with objective information about the results of laboratory tests, current health problems and ailments as well as the course of the applied treatment. Research and conclusions: The education level together with economic status of the respondents have a statistically significant impact on the form of selected physical activity in the group under study. Patients with average income went for walks more often while remedial gymnastics was often practiced by patients with monthly net income above PLN 1.500. No statistically significant correlations between the education level and economic status of the patients and the regularity of meals as well as the number of hours devoted to sleep was stated. The correlation between the frequency of stays in sanatorium and the place of residence, education level, type of work performed as well as wealth level was not found.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Demographic and Socio-economic Factors of Mortality in the South Moravian Region (Czech Republic)

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 1255-1267
Author(s):  
Dana Hübelová ◽  
Alice Kozumplíková
Keyword(s):  
Causes Of Death ◽  
Composite Indicator ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
The South ◽  
City District ◽  
Beta Convergence ◽  
Average Cluster ◽  
Cluster 2 ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

The main objectives of the article were: a comparison of the demographic and SE indicators in the South Moravian Region, a study of the development of demographic and SE indicators in the South Moravian Region in the years 2006–2015 and the clustering of similar districts on the basis of demographic and SE indicators as well as mortality and its main causes. The set of aspects affecting the structure of mortality represented 12 demographic factors and 2 socio-economic factors. The results of the composite indicator and the beta convergence indicate that the positive development of the analysed factors was mainly achieved by the Vyškov District and the Brno-Country District, while negative development was observed in the Břeclav District. The cluster analysis was based on four clusters: cluster 1 (Břeclav, Hodonín and Znojmo districts) showed below-average values of the demographic and the socio-economic indicators with a relatively favourable mortality rate based on causes of death; cluster 2 (Blansko and Vyškov districts) was classified as average; cluster 3 (mainly including the Brno-Country District) was seen as the best and cluster 4 (mainly including the Brno-City district) was observed to have negative development.

scholarly journals Logit analysis of socio-economic factors influencing people to become fishermen in the central region of Ghana

2011 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Acquah ◽  
Isaac Abunyuwah
Keyword(s):  
Central Region ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Logit Analysis ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
The People ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Credit Lack ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

This study analyzes the socio-economic factors that influence people?s decision to become fishermen in the central region of Ghana. Using a well structured interview schedule, a random sample of 98 people from Elmina in the central region of Ghana was selected for the study. Results from the descriptive statistics analysis of respondents identified fishing as a family business, minimum skills requirement and ready market for fish demand as factors that motivated majority of the people into fishing. Lack of storage facilities, access to credit, lack of government assistance and unpredictable changes in weather conditions on sea were the main constraints to fishing activities. Results from the logistic regression model indicated that household size and access to credit were significant factors that positively influenced people?s decision to become fishermen. The regression analysis further revealed that engaging in other income generating activity and being educated significantly reduces the probability to start fishing business.

scholarly journals Household socio-economic status and likelihood of HIV infection among under five-year children in Muheza district, north-eastern Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veneranda M. Bwana ◽  
Edgar Simulundu ◽  
Leonard E.G. Mboera ◽  
Sayoki G. Mfinanga ◽  
Charles Michelo
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

AbstractBackgroundThere are evidences of the association between socio-economic factors and HIV prevalence in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, there is dearth of information on such relationship in Tanzania. Here, we present data on the relationship between household’s socio-economic factors and HIV prevalence among under five-year children in Muheza district, Tanzania.MethodsWe conducted a facility-based study from June 2015 to June 2016 in which we enrolled under five-year children born to HIV positive mothers. Information on HIV status of the child and socio-demographic characteristic of the head of the household was collected using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using STATA version 13.0.ResultsA total of 576 mothers/guardians were interviewed each with respective HIV exposed under five-year child. Children who belonged to a head of household with at least a high education level (AOR= 0.4, 95% CI 0.2-0.8) and living in a relatively wealthy household (AOR = 0.5, 95% CI 0.2-0.9) was associated with reduced odds of HIV infection among children. Univariate analysis revealed that the odds of HIV infection was three-fold (COR = 2.9, 95% CI 1.2-7.0) higher among children living in rural than in urban areas. The heads of household living in rural areas (AOR=0.3 95% CI 0.1-0.9) had low education level compared to those living in urban areas.ConclusionChildren who belong to the head of households with high educational level, high household wealth were associated with reduced likelihood of HIV infection in Tanzania. Children living in rural areas had increased likelihood of acquiring HIV infection. These findings stress the need to focus on improving education status of the population and economically disadvantaged populations as a strategy for HIV prevention and control measures.

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